Section 498A - Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty

Section 498A - Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty

• Description:

  • Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.

• Case Example (Illustrative):

  • Arnesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar: This Supreme Court judgment addressed the misuse of Section 498A. The court issued guidelines to prevent arbitrary arrests in cases of dowry harassment, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation before arrests are made.